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S. Ganesan ¹, M. Durgadevi ¹, A. Ahila ¹, T. Rajesh Kannan ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of English, Vel Tech High Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College, Avadi, Chennai 600062, Tamil Nadu, IN

Abstract

Objectives: This study proposes for analyzing the usage of novel as a teaching tool to English learners in India. Teaching of English as Second Language (ESL) to speakers of English outside Britain poses peculiar problems. Previous literature works are not written properly for the purpose of class room learning and teaching. This article lists out reasons for teaching English through novels in ESL classes. It is proposed to find out whether the novels can enrich the students' knowledge of English culture and whether they can enhance their language skills. Methods: For the purpose of the present study, a class consisting of 50 students was identified. A pretest was conducted to assess the level of understanding of linguistic skills, vocabulary and the knowledge of grammatical structures of the students. After the completion of the project, a test was conducted to find out the improvements in the learners. Findings: The data of the pre-test and post-test are analysed. It is evident that the use of novel as a teaching tool has kindled the interest of the learners in knowing about a foreign culture. The experiment has also proved that the innovative use of the novel has improved the language skills of the learners. Applications: This method of teaching English through novel can be used in the English taught countries as a second language. Use of novel as a tool is both innovative and useful to the non-native learners.

Keywords

Class Room Teaching-Pedagogical Reasons for Teaching English-Linguistic Skills, Non-Native Learners, Teaching of English as Second Language (ESL)

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M. Rajendran ¹, T. Rajesh Kannan ¹, V. Sathish ¹, M. Durgadevi ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of English, Vel Tech High Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College, Avadi, Chennai - 600062, Tamil Nadu, IN

Abstract

Objectives: The study on the Relevance of Communication Skills to the Technical Students in the colleges of Engineering and Technology proposes to examine the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing which is rightly termed as LSRW techniques in language learning. It is also proposed to learn the communication skills which could be enriched the knowledge and ability by regular and continuous practice by the students. The significant point is that the learners should acquire listening and speaking skills in direct and indirect methods. The different types of reading strategies would be adopted to improve reading skills. The writing skills would be acquired by using e-materials and laboratory instruments. Methods: For the purpose of the present analysis a class consisting of 50 students was identified. A pre- test was conducted to assess the levels of the students in understanding of vocabulary, spelling, pronunciation and grammatical structures of the students. After the completion of their assignment or work, a test was conducted again to know the result and improvements in the language learning and the process and development of communication skills among the learners. Findings: A pre –test and post –test was conducted and examined the levels of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills of the learners which led to the process and development of communication and further it paved way for the innovative use of LSRW techniques by them. Applications: The method of teaching communication skills could be used in our country where English is taught as a second language in schools, colleges and universities and the use of innovative methods and its relevance which was also useful to non- native language learners.

Keywords

Excerpts, English- Second Language, Innovative LSRW Techniques – Listening, Non- Native Learners, Pre- Test, Post-Test, Reading and Writing, Speaking

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M. Rajendran ¹, V. Sathish ¹, T. Rajesh Kannan ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of English, VelTech HighTech Dr.Rangarajan Dr.Sakunthala Engineering College, Avadi, Chennai-600062, Tamil Nadu, IN

Abstract

Objectives: The study proposes to evaluate the rules, practice, and fluency in speaking and writing in English. Briefly, the learner could improve speaking and writing by means of constant practice and plan to develop language.

Methods: For the analysis of grammar and communication, 60 first year college students of Engineering and technology were identified. A pre- test was organized to know the levels of the students in understanding grammar and the competent skills of speaking and writing. A post- test was conducted to analyze the results and improvements in Grammar and Communicative English.

Findings: A re-test was organized at the levels of grammar in English.

Applications: The method was adopted to use innovative techniques which were also useful to native and non-native learners of language.

Keywords

Grammar-Communicative English-Pre-Test, Post-Test, Innovative Methods, Rules of Grammar-Language Skills-Speaking, Writing, Teaching Tools.

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